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Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer’s disease. What you need to know

Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer’s disease. What you need to know

July 14, 2023

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy

July 12, 2023

Cases of West Nile virus—and even malaria—are on the rise in the U.S. How to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illness this summer

Cases of West Nile virus—and even malaria—are on the rise in the U.S. How to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illness this summer

July 1, 2023

Hormone replacement therapy may increase dementia and Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new study. Here’s what menopausal women need to know

Hormone replacement therapy may increase dementia and Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new study. Here’s what menopausal women need to know

June 28, 2023

A health care professional prepares to draw blood from a girl's arm

Your blood type can make you more likely to get COVID, new research suggests. Who’s most at risk

June 27, 2023

Illustration of Langya viruses

A COVID-like virus recently leaped from animals to humans—and ‘we can expect more spillover,’ scientists say. Will ‘Langya’ cause the next pandemic?

June 24, 2023

Photo of colleagues doing neck stretching exercise standing in office.

Americans could live an average of 12 years longer by 2040, according to a new report. But employers must lead the charge

June 20, 2023

Woman wearing a pink scarf

Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will become long-term survivors: ‘Their prognosis has improved so much’

June 13, 2023

Millions who had COVID still can’t smell or taste, new study reports: ‘Many people never fully recovered those senses’

Millions who had COVID still can’t smell or taste, new study reports: ‘Many people never fully recovered those senses’

June 12, 2023

Long COVID is more fatiguing for some than late-stage cancer, study finds: ‘Support and understanding is not at the same level’

Long COVID is more fatiguing for some than late-stage cancer, study finds: ‘Support and understanding is not at the same level’

June 9, 2023

Trouble sleeping can increase your chance of stroke by more than 50%, a new study found. These 4 questions can help gauge your risk

Trouble sleeping can increase your chance of stroke by more than 50%, a new study found. These 4 questions can help gauge your risk

June 7, 2023

Certain types of exercise can help ‘fight off’ type 2 diabetes—even if it runs in the family. 5 workouts to try

Certain types of exercise can help ‘fight off’ type 2 diabetes—even if it runs in the family. 5 workouts to try

June 5, 2023

Frequent marijuana users tend to be leaner and less likely to develop diabetes. But the pseudo-health benefits come at a price, experts say

Frequent marijuana users tend to be leaner and less likely to develop diabetes. But the pseudo-health benefits come at a price, experts say

June 3, 2023

China is bracing for a massive new wave of COVID cases. What this means for the rest of the world

China is bracing for a massive new wave of COVID cases. What this means for the rest of the world

May 24, 2023

Sen. Feinstein’s high-stakes battle with shingles shows just how serious the disease can be. Learn how to spot the symptoms and stay safe

Sen. Feinstein’s high-stakes battle with shingles shows just how serious the disease can be. Learn how to spot the symptoms and stay safe

May 20, 2023

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